Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances ...

Here’s what scientists know about the life form and why it could change their understanding of desert ecosystems.

The buildings were used for a variety of purposes, from mealtimes to “industrial activities” that kept the site running.

Deep-sea sediment layers show rare microbial wrinkle structures that formed in environments far beyond the reach of sunlight. Dr. Rowan Martindale, a paleoecologist and geobiologist at the University ...

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...

Archaeologists mapping the well-preserved Maya settlement of X’baatún found dozens of ruined structures dating back over 800 years. Photo from Xavier Sicart Chavarría via INAH Hidden beneath the ...

Across India, ancient architecture continues to offer clues about early engineering, metallurgy, and scientific thought.

The popular history docuseries The UnXplained returns to the History Channel with its season eight premiere Friday, Jan. 16 at 9/8c. During the season eight premiere episode, host William Shatner ...

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the ancient Basilica of Vitruvius in Fano, confirming a long-debated Roman structure.